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DA02 AHL

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,996 mi
Last recorded109,996 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 AHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 109,996 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 109,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 103,013 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 103,011 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 102,993 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 98,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fresh underseal to bothrear lower inner sills

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 22 Nov 2016 98,692 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fresh underseal to bothrear lower inner sills

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 24 Oct 2016 98,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both lamps not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery not fully secure

both front indicators starting to fade

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on rear brake discs

engine running eratic

movement at both front suspension leg top mountings

Pass 25 Nov 2015 94,584 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 94,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16W (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 90,034 miles

engine management light on.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 84,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 80,846 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 78,181 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 75,841 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 72,404 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 69,391 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 65,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 65,954 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 60,613 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 60,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 45,127 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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DA02 AHL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 77,198 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA02 AHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DA02 AHL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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